Nov 21, 2013 9:37 AM

This wee beastie has raised some concerns amongst my colleagues. I'm certain it's completely harmless, but being in a school the Head isn't prepared to take the risk. Any information gratefully received

The body is about 6mm long and the length including legs is nearly 30mm

I think it's Labulla thoracica, one of the larger money spiders. I've only come across them on the trunks of trees, particularly low down. Are there any trees nearby? Mind you, it's an adult male so it's probably going walkabout in search for a female. Anyway, it's harmless (to humans). Similar specimen here -